Adshel has announced the appointment of Scott Mather to the newly created role of Head of Operations New Zealand. Mather joins Adshel from Hume Pipeline Systems, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial and residential systems for managing water and utilities.

After six years as editor of New Zealand beverage industry magazine Drinksbiz, Joelle Thomson will be reducing her involvement in the business, but continuing as the expert wine contributor.

Colenso freelance CD Andy Blood (a legend during his time as ECD at Whybin\TBWA Auckland) has been appointed to a creative strategist role at Facebook & Instagram ANZ based in Sydney.